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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTypesTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Types Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Dysmorphophobia, or the fear of deformity, is the condition now known asbody dysmorphic disorder (BDD).BDD is asomatoform disorderin which people imagine and focus on perceived bodily imperfections.​ Body dysmorphophobia (BDD) is a broad term that encompasses multiple specific fears. Some people are afraid of becoming deformed or disfigured; others fear those who have a disfiguring condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMajor PerspectivesTopics of StudyCareersHistoryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Major Perspectives Topics of Study Careers History Frequently Asked Questions Close Educational psychology is the study ofhow people learnand retain information. It mainly focuses on the learning process of early childhood and adolescence; however, learning is a lifelong endeavor. People don’t only learn at school; rather, they learn through all of their life experiences, including at home, with friends, at work, through social media, and through culture....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan You Have Too Much Ego?HistorySigns of Ego DeathWhat Triggers Ego Death?Positive BenefitsPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can You Have Too Much Ego? History Signs of Ego Death What Triggers Ego Death? Positive Benefits Potential Pitfalls Psychedelics that have triggered ego death include LSD, psilocybin, and ketamine. Words that have been used to describe the experience include eye-opening, cathartic, blissful, and scary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Ego Depletion?ResearchCausesExamplesEffectsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Ego Depletion? Research Causes Examples Effects Prevention Close People are often faced with urges, desires, and natural tendencies that demand satisfaction. Giving in to such feelings is not always realistic, socially acceptable, or even healthy. In order to deal with such challenges, people must exert self-control in order to regulate their actions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Importance of EmbodimentEmbodiment Practices in Somatic TherapyConnection to Somatic TherapyOther Embodiment Practices to Try Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Importance of Embodiment Embodiment Practices in Somatic Therapy Connection to Somatic Therapy Other Embodiment Practices to Try Close When people experience the world through their bodies and senses, they may feel grounded in their physical bodies orembodied. The term refers to the mind and body connection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of the TermSignsTypesCausesImpactTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of the Term Signs Types Causes Impact Treatment Coping Close Emotional lability is the tendency to shift rapidly and dramatically between different emotional states. People with high emotional lability are often described as “sensitive” or having “thin skin.” They may quickly transition between positive emotions like happiness, joy, excitement, enthusiasm, and amusement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Emotional Labor ManifestsWho Bears the Burden Of Emotional Labor?The Impact of Emotional LaborWhat To Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Emotional Labor Manifests Who Bears the Burden Of Emotional Labor? The Impact of Emotional Labor What To Do Close It can be an employer’s rule that employees may not react to customer mistreatment, a partner’s presumption that the other person will handle housework and life logistics, or an acquaintance wanting an explanation for why their behavior is problematic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Coping Close Emotional numbness is a state of being in which you are not feeling or expressing emotions.“Emotional numbing is the mental and emotional process of shutting outfeelingsand may be experienced as deficits of emotional responses or reactivity,” explainsMayra Mendez, PhD, LMFT, a licensedpsychotherapistand program coordinator at Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsHow to PracticeImpactTipsConsequencesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs How to Practice Impact Tips Consequences Frequently Asked Questions Close Emotional validation is the process of learning about, understanding, and expressing acceptance of another person’semotional experience. Emotional validation is distinguished from emotional invalidation when a person’s emotional experiences are rejected, ignored, or judged. Validating an emotion doesn’t mean that you agree with the other person or that you think their emotional response is warranted....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Emotional Wellness?The History of Emotional WellnessHow Emotional Wellness Affects Your LifeThe Impact of Poor Emotional WellnessBenefits of Strong Emotional WellnessHow to Optimize Your Emotional Wellness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Emotional Wellness? The History of Emotional Wellness How Emotional Wellness Affects Your Life The Impact of Poor Emotional Wellness Benefits of Strong Emotional Wellness How to Optimize Your Emotional Wellness...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsTypesUsesPitfallsInfluential FactorsLack of EmpathyCausesTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Types Uses Pitfalls Influential Factors Lack of Empathy Causes Tips Close Empathizing with others is essential forhealthy relationshipsand communication. After all, it’s hard to know how to relate to others if you can’t understand their feelings. Empathyis the ability to emotionally understand what other people feel, see things from their point of view, and imagine yourself in their place....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesTechniquesUsesBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Techniques Uses Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close What Is Energy Psychology? Energy psychology is a relatively new method of therapy that combines Eastern approaches to the mind and body with Western psychology andpsychotherapy ideas. Practitioners of energy psychotherapy claim that tapping acupuncture points while thinking about an anxiety-producing event can improve conditions such as anxiety disorders,phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksEpisodic vs. Semantic MemoryTypesExamplesPropertiesImpactEffects of Damage and Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Episodic vs. Semantic Memory Types Examples Properties Impact Effects of Damage and Disease Close An episodic memory is a memory of a specific event. Because each person has a different perspective and experience of an event, episodic memories of that event are unique to each person....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of the Term ETOH AbuseETOH Abuse SymptomsDiagnosisHealth EffectsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of the Term ETOH Abuse ETOH Abuse Symptoms Diagnosis Health Effects Treatment Ethyl alcohol, often referred to as ethanol, is the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks. ETOH (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) abuse is a condition in which a person continues to drink excessively despite the harmful effects it has on their social, mental, physical, and emotional health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Close Excessive sleepiness is a common symptom of manydisorders. It typically occurs during the day, which is why it’s also referred to as excessive daytime sleepiness. Another name for this is hypersomnia. Research shows that around 20% of adults in the United States experience excessive sleepiness to the point that it affects their daily functioning....